誘い出す

• Reading: さそいだす
• Romaji: sasoidasu
• Kanji breakdown: 誘 (yū/sasou) — to invite, to lure, to tempt; 出 (shutsu/dasu) — to bring out
• Pronunciation: /sa.so.i.da.sɯ/

Meaning

To lure out; to entice someone out of a place; to draw someone out through invitation or deception.

A Group 1 (godan) compound verb combining 誘い (an invitation or lure, from 誘う) and 出す (to bring out). While 誘う alone means to invite or tempt, 誘い出す adds the sense of causing someone to emerge from a location or a state of inaction. It can be neutral (inviting someone outdoors) or carry a manipulative connotation (luring into a trap).

Examples

1. 友人を口実をつけて家から誘い出した。 He lured his friend out of the house on a pretext.
2. スパイは重要人物を人気のない場所に誘い出した。 The spy lured the important figure to a deserted location.
3. 子どもたちを公園に誘い出して一緒にゲームをした。 They coaxed the children out to the park and played games together.

Usage Guide

Context: social interaction, deception, strategy, everyday life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 誘い (nominalized form of 誘う — to invite, tempt, from 誘 meaning to guide or attract) and 出す (to bring out). The combination emphasises successful extraction of a person from a location or state.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: General